you are more

Beauty. The earth is filled with beauty. It is seen in every blade of vibrant green grass... it is displayed in the grace of each delicate petal... is is portrayed in the sunsets and sunrises in the streaks of colors painted across the sky... it is seen in the roar of the ocean and the variety of hues streaming onto the beach... it's seen in the majesty of the cliffs standing so high and lofty above the ocean floor... it's seen in the laughter and in the tears of those we encounter. Beauty speaks of a creator, and many times I don't take the time to stop and rest and bask in the beauty that God has created. It is when I do so, that my heart begins to rest and starts to remember who God is... the Creator of all things great and small.... the one who created the heavens and the earth... the sea to go to and fro... who designed each and every living thing with a purpose and plan... I am reminded of how small I am.. of how tiny my problems are in comparison with the amazing power of the One who is Abba... of the One who always fulfills HIs promises... who is always faithful... whose love is never failing... who is the God who sees. It is in these moments that I can lay down what is on my heart and place it at His feet knowing that the same God who created the heavens and the earth is the same One who promises that I do not need to fear.. that He will be my refuge and strength... that He will uphold me... and counsel me and guide me in the way to go... that He delights in me & rejoices over me.. that He calls me His own... I am His.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhnSdSvgEeg

On the day I called
You answered me
And the hope in my soul increased
I lift my hands
And turn my eyes
To the God who heals my heart
And gives me peace

CHORUS:

You are more than
My words could ever say
You are Lord over all
Over all of my days
I will see this season through
I will fix my eyes on You
Only You
Only You

VERSE 2:

I worship You
And lift You high
God forever let Your name be glorified
I lift my voice
And sing Your name
For you gave Your life to cleanse my sin
And took away my shame

CHORUS:

You are more than
My words could ever say
You are Lord over all
Over all of my days
I will see this season through
I will fix my eyes on You
Only You
Only You

BRIDGE:

Hallelujah
The earth will sing
May Your name be glorified
Hallelujah
The earth will sing
May Your name be glorified

CHORUS:

You are more than
My words could ever say
You are Lord over all
Over all of my days
I will see this season through
I will fix my eyes on You
Only You
Only You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhnSdSvgEeg

come. awaken. come.

This morning I woke up with a song playing over and over in my head. It was drawing me to worship the One who is the Creator of all things, beckoning me to come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtI0tCPOBLA (one thirst by bethel live)

He is the pursuer of my heart... the One who awakens my heart with a song in the morning, the One who awakens me to rise with the sun so that I can see His beauty reflected in His masterpiece, the One who dances so beautifully with me, the One who reminds me that just as He created the wind and the water, so has He created me. I am His.